Driverless HGVs to be trialled in UK under government plans
Driverless lorries will be trialled on UK motorways this year with funding for trials expected to be earmarked in the 16 March Budget, according to reports.
According to The Times (5 March), part of the M6 near Carlisle will be used for the trial, with up to 10 lorries driven metres apart believed to be one element of the proposal.
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